Video game console pedestal and multi-media hub

ABSTRACT

A case of a size to match a respective gaming console application (with a main box assembly and removable/replaceable front facade) providing a pedestal base for the gaming system and storage or retention of additional elements and functions. The case itself carries storage in discrete pockets for gaming system accessories such as remote control devices and memory cards. Gaming console game controllers are stored and displayed in a rod and badge feature, the badge of which lights from within when assembled to the rods. The badge and its its jewel element are removable and replaceable allowing customization and collection of various styles and designs. The case carries front and rear Universal Serial Bus (USB) hub features, as well as rear ethernet features, for expansion of the gaming console&#39;s Multi-Media capabilities with respect to both in/out devices, wired controllers, local area network communication, and external data access and storage. Power from the USB hub also serves as multiple recharging points for the recharging of battery-operated (wireless) game controllers.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to videogame consoles and, moreparticularly, to a companion unit for display, storage, and rechargingof system and system accessories and for expansion of system data andmulti-media capabilities.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Modern gaming systems come with numerous controls and accessories butprovide nowhere to store or display them for the prevention of hazzards,damage, or for easily locating them when needed. Gaming systems are alsoturning towards the HTPC media center paradigm (Home Theatre PersonalComputer) but have very few input and output options for media andoutboard devices. A companion unit is required to fill this void, forsafe storage and display of the controls and accessories and to expandthe scope and possibillities of the gaming systems as multi-mediacenters.

This is a new field. Gaming systems have always had contollers andaccessories, which have forever been scattered around the user's livingenvironment—but the turn of new gaming systems towards HTPC multi-mediacapabilites has created a new area of potential problems and limitationsfor the user to be addressed in addition to the previously scatteredcontrollers and accessories. A few attempts have been made into the areabut none so complete and elegant as required. The prior attempts limitthemselves in one or more ways short of a complete solution: to aholding the gaming system in a vertical orientation with very littleaccessory storage and no multi-media or network functions; Or a designwith some storage in a horizontal orientation but no display provisionsnor networking nor multi-media capabilities; Or a design focusing onlyon video-switching for the gaming system itself with no storagecapability whatsoever and still no multi-media or network advancingfunctionality. Available market information shows the foregoing stylesas coming from companies: Intec, Pelican, and Joytech in the currentmarketspace with no grants or pregrant references yet evident.

The vertical designs from Intec and Pelican are mainly for the retainingof gaming systems in an upright orientation. They provide no storage norrecharging for the system's controllers, and no means of improvingsystem functionality through networking or multi-media data hubswitching and expansion. The horizontal storage design from Intecprovides two pop-out drawers for storage of small flat items and hasvideo selector buttons for choosing among different display devices butit does not store larger system accessories, does not store, display, orrecharge game controllers, and has no multi-media data hub or networkcapabilities. The video-switching design from Joytech provides severalvideo source translators and outputs, it can function in a vertical orhorizontal orientation, but provides no storage nor display of systemaccessories, no recharging of system controllers, and no networking ormulti-media data hub switching and expansion.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide storage for agaming console's controllers and accessories in a single solution.

It is another object of the invention to be a pedestal for the gamingconsole and be complimentary in appearance through customizations ofdetachable faceplates.

It is another object of the invention to expand a gaming console'sMulti-Media device and data storage capability through additionalnumbers of ports having USB functionality.

It is another object of the invention to expand a gaming console'scommunicationas and data utility through a provided Ethernetfunctionality.

It is another object of the invention to provide additional points forgame controller recharging by way of the power function of the USB hubs.

It is a further object of the invention to provide additional points forattaching and using game controllers of a wired non-rechargeable styleby way of the onboard USB functionality.

It is another object of the invention to provide additionalcustomizeable elements and aesthetic appeal by way of its removeableinternally-illuminating rod-and-badge game controller display features.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a case of asize to match a respective gaming console application with a main boxassembly and removable/replaceable front facade. Said case forms apedestal base for the gaming system and stores, displays, or retainsadditional gaming system accessory elements and controller equipment.The case itself carries storage in discrete recesses for gaming systemaccessories such as remote control devices and memory cards. Gamingconsole game controllers are stored and displayed in a rod-and-badgefeature, the badge of which lights from within when assembled to therods, the badge and its jewel element are removable and replaceableallowing customization and collection of various styles and designs. Thecase carries front and rear Universal Serial Bus (USB) hub features, aswell as rear Ethernet features, for expansion of the gaming console'sMulti-Media capabilities with respect to both in/out devices, local areanetwork communication, and external data access and storage. Power fromthe USB hub also serves as multiple recharging points for the rechargingof battery-operated (wireless) game controllers.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A complete understanding of the present invention may be obtained byreference to the accompanying drawings, when considered in conjunctionwith the subsequent, detailed description, in which:

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pedestal assembly in accordancewith the invention;

FIG. 2 is a top detail explode view of a rod-and-badge provision of theinvention in relation to the main pedestal assembly;

FIG. 3 is a front detail view of a detachable front faceplate shown inFIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a top exploded view of a case, faceplate, rods, and badge asshown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a left detail view of a rod and badge assembly in accordancewith the invention;

FIG. 6 is a left detail view of a badge unit and covering lens as seenin FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is an exploded view of a rear assembly, case, and faceplate inaccordance with the invention; and

FIG. 8 is a left perspective view of a pedestal unit from FIG. 1, shownwithout main case.

For purposes of clarity and brevity, like elements and components willbear the same designations and numbering throughout the Figures.DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a complete pedestal assembly inaccordance with the present invention. Pedestal assembly (FIG. 1) restson a suitable surface such as a tabletop or other reference surface andprovides its own further suitable top surface for placement of a gamesystem console. Pedestal assembly (FIG. 1) stores or retains standardgame system accessories such as memory cards and remote controllers indiscrete recesses within the Forward Case Member 10 of an appropriatesize and in a manner consistent with but not limited to providing someamount of visible display while stored. The storage elements aredepicted in FIG. 1 as Memory Card Openings 16, and a Remote ControllerOpening 18. Game system controllers may reside in a game controllerdisplay and holder provision formed as a subassembly referred to as therod-and-badge assembly (FIG. 5). The rod-and-badge assembly (FIG. 5) iscoupled to the pedestal assembly (FIG. 1) through the Rod Receiver Ports24 in the Detachable Faceplate 12 (FIG. 3). Provided also from thepedestal's Detachable Faceplate 12 are Forward USB Cutouts 26 allowingaccess to Forward USB Ports 22.

Alternately, another embodiment could turn the pedestal 90 degrees intoa vertical orientation as a side-by-side companion unit to a gamingsystem more particularly than a pedestal upon which the gaming system isplaced. In a vertical orientation, features of the invention known asthe Rod Member 14 and Badge Member 20 would also need to turn by thesame 90 degrees into vertical. This could be accomplished either as aproduction design by a simple 90 degree rearrangment of contacts for theRod Member Contact Detent 32 points (FIG. 5), or dynamically (eitherhorizontal or vertical) by having the entire area of the Rod ReceiverPorts 24 (FIG. 3) in a rotating mount capable of being pivoted intoeither orientation.

FIG. 2 is a top detail view of a complete pedestal assembly inaccordance with the present invention depicting rod-and-badge assemblies(FIG. 5) for the storing and display of game system controllers, shownin both coupled and exploded views. Game system controllers ensconce atthe juntion of a Rod Member 14 pair and a Badge Member 20 at theresultant Badge V Member 30 feature. Each electrically conductive RodMember 14 when inserted through the Detachable Faceplate 12 into theForward Case Member 10 crosses either a positive or negative electricalcontact at a contact detent feature, bringing the electrical circuitpair forward to an LED system within the Badge Member 20 by way of anelectrically conductive attachment clip.

FIG. 3 is a front detail view of a Detachable Faceplate 12 , which ispurposed through replacement, alteration, or adornments to provide acustomizeable front facade. The Detachable Faceplate 12 providesopenings for the passage of game system accessories at the Memory CardOpenings 16 and the Remote Controller Opening 18 to concomitant storagerecesses within the main case element (FIG. 2, Forward Case Member 10)and provides further ports and reliefs as the Rod Receiver Ports 24 andForward USB Cutouts 26 which allow functions in accordance with thepresent invention. Faceplate Mount 44 elements are present which areoperative to produce forces on the main case (FIG. 2, Forward CaseMember 10) consistent with positive rention of Detachable Faceplate 12until so functioned in a manner as to cause release.

FIG. 4 is a top exploded view of a Forward Case Member 10, DetachableFaceplate 12, Rod Member 14 pair, and Badge Member 20. Visible on therearplane of the Detachable Faceplate 12 (FIG. 3) are InterstitialBosses 46 of a purpose to form passageways bridging the distance betweenthe surface of the Detachable Faceplate 12 rearwards to storage recessesand device functions within the Forward Case Member 10. Alternately,another embodiment could have this interstitial distance bridged byforward bosses coming from and extending beyond the front plane of theForward Case Member 10 but production considerations and the need forsome freedom of motion in removing and replacing the DetachableFaceplate 12 member seem preferable of the present style.

FIG. 5 is a left detail view of a rod-and-badge assembly consisting of aRod Member 14 pair and Badge Member 20 attached by means of anelectrically conductive Badge Attachment Clip 28, which receives powerforwards from a contact point at the Rod Member Contact Detent 32. TheBadge Attachment Clip 28 is further of a design to positively retainBadge Member 20 to Rod Member 14 against the combined weight of BadgeMember 20 and a game controller and further of a design to retainattachment beyond any torsional or tensional stresses involved withnormal use of placing, storing, and removing game controllers. Gamecontrollers sit in a cradle feature formed by the junction of a RodMember 14 pair with a Badge Member 20. Said cradle provides multiplepoints of contact to stably retain a game controller. Game controller issupported on its back, bottom, and front sides at dual points by the aV-cradle feature resultant from the shape of the Rod Member 14 and theBadge V Member 30. Badge V Member 30 proceeds aft of Badge Member 20rear plane in a declining and vertexing wing element for the purposes offorming the forward half of a V-cradle game controller storage feature(See FIG. 6 and FIG. 4) preferably of a non-slip material or non-slipupper face covering material for further positive rention of gamecontroller. Additionally, said combined V-cradle feature furthersupports and retains game controller by impingement of game controllerduring attempts at lateral motion. Alternately, another embodiment couldfeature parallel channels of a conductive material or containingconductive contacts in place of the Badge Attachment Clip 28 design,assembling down onto open rod ends and retaining position on the rods byphysical envelopement rather than by a spring-loaded clipping force.

FIG. 6 is a left detail view of a Badge Member 20 and Badge JewelElement 36. The Badge Jewel Element 36 is of a material to allowfunction as a protective display cover, further it defines the front ofan open interior space for the containment and protection of variouscustomizeable displays, and when in place forms a transparent ortranslucent front to the Badge Member 20. The Badge Jewel Element 36 canbe glued or otherwise affixed permanently into place for any particulardetermined design or left removeable for user customizations in or uponwhich customizeable and collectable designs or logos can be cut, etched,or covered. The Badge Jewel Element 36 and any particular matter ofdesign for display are backlit by the Badge LED system 34. In use, rodpairs (Rod Member 14—FIG. 2, FIG. 5) are assembled through the faceplate(Detachable Faceplate 12—FIG. 4) where inside the main cae (Forward CaseMember 10—FIG. 4) they receive either a positive or a negative voltageby way of contacts atop the front powered element (Front Data HubAssembly 42—FIG. 8) and provide this power forward into the Badge Member20 and Badge LED system 34 by way of an electrically conductive BadgeAttachment Clip 28 per rod. The Badge LED system 34 provides space for:variations in the number of LEDs implemented; for control features tocover a wide range of LED sizes and voltage requirements by means ofresistors or capacitors as necessary for any particular implementationor desired display effect; or for other illumination technologies withinthe voltage capabilities of the invention, or for motorizations of theinternal free space allowing for physical movement of internal orexternal Badge Member 20 or Badge Jewel Element 36 variations, andfurther, for control circuits which may be added to allow for rotatingschemes among multiple LEDs or for programmed switching periods betweenthe colors of multi-colored LEDs. Also in this view is the Badge VMember 30 for forming the front half of a gaming system controllerv-cradle feature as discussed for FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is an exploded view of a Powered Rear Part 38 assembly withincluded networking and data hubs (the Front Data Hub Assembly 42 andthe Rear Network and Data Hubs Assembly 40), a Forward Case Member 10,and a Detachable Faceplate 12. These elements together, along with therod-and-badge units (FIG. 5), comprise a complete pedestal assembly inaccordance with the invention similar but not limited to a design asillustrated in FIG. 1. The Powered Rear Part 38 has been designed to bethe only power-bearing element of the invention. By way of this design,all electric and electronic components are assembled to a single part ofgainly size in an easily accessible manner including data and powerfunctions carried forward to and even beyond the physical front of thepedestal unit. The forward projection of the Powered Rear Part 38, uponwhich mounts the Rear Network and Data Hubs Assembly 40 and Front DataHub Assembly 42, connects and mounts into the Forward Case Member 10 byway of sliding forwards into a tab and slot relationship between standand boss elements on the interior of the Forward Case Member 10. RearNetwork and Data Hubs Assembly 40 and Front Data Hub Assembly 42 arethemselves connected to the forward projection of the Powered Rear Part38 by screws or glue or any standard or future means acceptable toproper rention and function. This positively locates and assembles theforward interior elements of the invention and the pedestal unit itselfusing only said tab and slot design and four screw points on thebackplane. Another embodiment could feature more or less fasteners, oran alternate means of pedestal assembly such as gluing or laser welding,or even having the Powered Rear Part 38 comprise the back and bottom ofthe pedestal, in which arrangement the unit would assemble from thebottom and have fasteners and fastener receiving bosses attendant to abottom-loading design.

Electromotive power is received to the invention through the area of theRear Network and Data Hubs Assembly 40 by means of an internally mountedor external power-brick style transformer of any particular type orbrand (Not Shown) capable of supplying power of a sufficient amount andnature for the purposes of maintaining proper function of the electricand electronic components in accordance with uniform standards and therequirements of the invention. Power is carried forward from the RearNetwork and Data Hubs Assembly 40 to the Front Data Hub Assembly 42,which then further provides the positive and negative voltage contacts,generally from but not limited to the +5/−5 Volt DC function of aUniversal Serial Bus, for powering the illumination feature (Badge LEDsystem 34—FIG. 6) by way of contacts atop the Front Data Hub Assembly42, USB and Ethernet hub features are of a design such as to meetindustry standards with respect to connectivity, data integrity, andrange of media and host/client recognition. For the purposes ofrecharging wireless game system controllers, the USB hub will be of adesign such as to provide outward power without polling of the loadrequest, and further, the hubs and main power rail will be of anAlways-On design. A level of Off functionality is provided for theilluminated or animated feature by way of a cutout switch, whichinterupts the power supplied to the relevant power contacts. The RearSwitch 48 cutout is to be evident by touch and provide a haptic and/oraudible cue when functioned.

The preferred front communications, media, and data embodiment is of asplit front hub feature (Forward USB Ports 22 FIG. 1, Forward USBCutouts 26 FIG. 3) due to issues presented by the storage of gamecontrollers in the rod-and-badge assemblies (FIG. 2, FIG. 1). Whenstored, game controllers can block the view and proper access of otherUSB port arrangements. In this split design, the front USB ports areplainly available at all times. Alternately, another embodiment couldfeature the front USB ports in another position, orientation, andamount, as well as no front USB ports at all, but on multiple countsproper function seems to favor the present style. Another embodiment ofthe invention could feature zero or several powered case elements butease of production and best feature-set considerations seem to favor thepresent style. Another embodiment could feature a Rear Network and DataHubs Assembly 40 without both types of hubs (Ethernet or USB) or withdifferent port counts or orienatations or direct-view availabilities ofthe hubs. Best feature-set and utility of the invention as a Multi-MediaHub for Management and Display of System Accessories and Expansion ofMulti-Media Capabilities favors the present style but could be variedwith regards to less port requirements within a functional range or forproduction cost considerations. Another embodiment could providevariation of wireless game system controller recharging throughretractable internal reel mechanisms for the addition of and for theinternal storage of wireless game system controller recharging cables,or a design whereby recharging cables are present, with or withoutinternal storage reels, useably when game system controllers are storedin the means provided per the invention.

FIG. 8 is a lower left perspective view of an assembled pedestal per theinvention with all parts present in their place except for the ForwardCase Member 10 which in this view (FIG. 8) is missing to allow for asectional “x-ray” analysis of the remaining pedestal elements in theirrelations. FIG. 8 depicts a Powered Rear Part 38 upon which are theattached members: a Rear Network and Data Hubs Assembly 40 and a FrontData Hub Assembly 42, The Powered Rear Part 38 is shown in its relationto the Detachable Faceplate 12, points of Faceplate Mount 44, insertedprotrusions of the Rod Member 14 elements, Badge Attachment Clip 28elements, and Badge Member 20 elements. Not visible in this view (FIG.8): tab-and-slot securement points provided by bosses on the frontinterior wall of the Forward Case Member 10. Another embodiment couldfeature game cartridge case or game data disc storage in side recessesof the pedestal, or game data disc storage through the front of thepedestal above the rod insertion points into recesses within the mainpedestal body (FIG. 3, FIG. 4).

Since other modifications and changes varied to fit particular operatingrequirements and environments will be apparent to those skilled in theart, the invention is not considered limited to the example chosen forpurposes of disclosure, and covers all changes and modifications whichdo not constitute departures from the true spirit and scope of thisinvention.

Having thus described the invention, what is desired to be protected byLetters Patent is presented in the subsequently appended claims.

1. A video game console pedestal and multi-media hub for management anddisplay of system accessories and expansion of multi-media capabilities,comprising: means for forming a sturdy case shell by extrusion orstampings or other suitable methods providing a form allowing attachmentof all other elements, providing the majority of the pedestal form,internal repositing of gaming system accessories, and containment andattachment of powered rear part and its electronic elements; means forproviding a facade for bridging between the forward case member and therod and badge elements, allowing for passage of system accessories intotheir respective storage recesses within the forward case member such asproviding a portal to memory card storage recesses within the forwardcase member and providing a portal to a remote controller storage recesswithin the forward case member, allowing access to forward usb ports,and for detaching to allow for customized replacements and effects;means for inserting a conductive curved rod through faceplate elementinto foward case member, connecting to a power contact upon the insideof forward case member at the powered rear part, conducting powerforwards to a badge element, forming of rearward v-cradle feature inrention of game system controllers, holding of conductive attachmentclips and attachement and rention of badge element; means for attachingto and detaching from rod members by way of a conductive clip,completing the rod members formation of a cradle for holding game systemcontrollers, connecting positive and negative powered rods by means ofconductive clips, directing said power to a badge LED or motor system,internally lighting a customizeable badge jewel element; means forproviding expansion of gaming system media and data functionalitythrough connectors for an onboard universal serial bus feature for mediaand data connectivity and switching purposes, providing additionalattachment points for wired game controllers, providing additionalrecharging points for wireless game controllers; means for allowingpassage of a rod member to interior retaining bosses and power contacts;means for providing an attachment method for the connection of a badgemember to rod member pairs by way of an electrically conductive clip;means for allowing a badge member to continue aft of its own rear planein a declining and vertexing wing element for the purposes of formingthe forward half of a v-cradle game controller storage feature,providing a non-slip material or upper face material for furtherpositive rention of game controller; means for providing a rod memberwith a relieved point of coincidence to raised power contacts on aforward projection of a powered rear member; means for badge elementremovability and retention, receiving incoming power, illuminating abadge feature from within, backlighting a jewel element, holding all LEDtypes and sizes, powering all led types by way of added resistors ifnecessary per type, powering non-led illumination types, an animatingcircuit feature for timed behaviour of leds or rotation schemes formultiple or dual color leds, powering motorized physical or lightingeffects; means for providing a protective display lens of whichcustomizeable and collectable designs or logos can be cut, etched, orcovered, forming a transparent or translucent front to an internallyilluminated badge, defining the front of an open interior space for thecontainment and protection of various customizeable diplays, beingaffixed in either permanent or removable variants; means for providing abackplane for a pedestal case, containing or receiving electromotiveforce, producing an elegant single element for the holding or providingof all power, networking, and usb features, providing attachmentprovisions for surface mounting communications/data hubs and contacts,providing a forward projection for positive interlocking betweeninternal main case structures, providing power forward to anilluminating badge element, providing fastener reliefs for assembly froma single rearward plane, providing usb power functions without loadpolling, remaining in an always-on state when powered, deactivatingillumination and/or motorization features by way of an interupt switch,connecting wired game system controllers to a game system by way of usbfunctionality, recharging of wireless controller batteries by way of usbfunctionality; means for providing power for the invention bydistribution of power from internal or external transformers,distributing said power to rear hubs, forward hubs and rod member powercontacts, handling all ethernet functionality, handling usbfunctionality at the backplane, having provisions for affixing to apowered rear part, having always-on funtionality, carrying all backplaneports, switches, and functions; means for handling forward usb data andmedia functionality and the providing of usb power for rod memberillumination and/motorization features; and means for connecting andreleasing detachable faceplate from forward case member.
 2. The videogame console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1,wherein said means for forming a sturdy case shell by extrusion orstampings or other suitable methods providing a form allowing attachmentof all other elements, providing the majority of the pedestal form,internal repositing of gaming system accessories, and containment andattachment of powered rear part and its electronic elements comprises ashell of a reasonably sturdy material consistant with functioning as agaming console pedestal forward case member, having an opening at rearfor receiving powered rearplane element and openings in front to receivesystem components and elements passed through detachable faceplate. 3.The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance withclaim 1, wherein said means for providing a facade for bridging betweenthe forward case member and the rod and badge elements, allowing forpassage of system accessories into their respective storage recesseswithin the forward case member such as providing a portal to memory cardstorage recesses within the forward case member and providing a portalto a remote controller storage recess within the forward case member,allowing access to forward usb ports, and for detaching to allow forcustomized replacements and effects comprises a means for attaching toand detaching from forward case member, of a reasonably sturdy materialhaving proper structural rigidity while maintaining a manner ormechanism for flexibility at attachment points consistent with adetachable faceplate, having openings concomitant to concuring openingsand recesses within the Forward Case Member.
 4. The video game consolepedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein saidmeans for inserting a conductive curved rod through faceplate elementinto foward case member, connecting to a power contact upon the insideof forward case member at the powered rear part, conducting powerforwards to a badge element, forming of rearward v-cradle feature inrention of game system controllers, holding of conductive attachmentclips and attachement and rention of badge element comprises anelectrically conductive and suppotive structure, forms rearward half ofv-cradle feature, provides dual insertion point for locating rodpositively into a perpendicular orientation, or a reasonably rigidmaterial consitent with rention of curved form while maintainingfunction as an electrically conductive rod member.
 5. The video gameconsole pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, whereinsaid means for attaching to and detaching from rod members by way of aconductive clip, completing the rod members formation of a cradle forholding game system controllers, connecting positive and negativepowered rods by means of conductive clips, directing said power to abadge LED or motor system, internally lighting a customizeable badgejewel element comprises a design for the creation of the forward cradlefeature, provides jewel element for display of various designs, hasinternal LED system, attaches to and detaches by way of conductiveclips, of a reasonaby sturdy non-conductive material consistent withproper function as a badge member.
 6. The video game console pedestaland multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means forproviding expansion of gaming system media and data functionalitythrough connectors for an onboard universal serial bus feature for mediaand data connectivity and switching purposes, providing additionalattachment points for wired game controllers, providing additionalrecharging points for wireless game controllers comprises a forwardcommunications system for expanded data and media ulitilty, wherein thepower function remains active for wireless controller recharging, thesystem does not poll before filling load requests, and is typical tolatest usb specs for connectivity, data utility, and transfer speedconsistent with use as forward usb ports.
 7. The video game consolepedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein saidmeans for allowing passage of a rod member to interior retaining bossesand power contacts comprises a set of necessary portals of a size toprovide slight interference fit when rod members are inserted through,keep rod members in a perpedicular plane to pedestal orientation, andpositively locate and support rod members in a manner consitent withfunction as rod receiver ports.
 8. The video game console pedestal andmulti-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means forproviding an attachment method for the connection of a badge member torod member pairs by way of an electrically conductive clip comprises ameans for positively retaining badge members to rod members againstcombined weight of badge members and game controllers while alsofunctioning as an electrical contact in a manner proper to function as abadge attachment clip.
 9. The video game console pedestal andmulti-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means forallowing a badge member to continue aft of its own rear plane in adeclining and vertexing wing element for the purposes of forming theforward half of a v-cradle game controller storage feature, providing anon-slip material or upper face material for further positive rention ofgame controller comprises a method for controlling and preventing gamecontroller motion by being permanently affixed to rear of badge member,and serving function as a physical holder element while providing anon-slip forward feature to the v-cradle design in a manner consistentwith use for game controller rention by way of a badge v member.
 10. Thevideo game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim1, wherein said means for providing a rod member with a relieved pointof coincidence to raised power contacts on a forward projection of apowered rear member comprises a means for further locking the rod memberinto its proper assembled position, giving the rod member a hapticfeature whereby the user can feel when a rod member has locked intoplace, and transfers power from the power contact into the rod member ina manner consistent with use as a rod member contact detent.
 11. Thevideo game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim1, wherein said means for badge element removability and retention,receiving incoming power, illuminating a badge feature from within,backlighting a jewel element, holding all LED types and sizes, poweringall led types by way of added resistors if necessary per type, poweringnon-led illumination types, an animating circuit feature for timedbehaviour of leds or rotation schemes for multiple or dual color leds,powering motorized physical or lighting effects comprises a capable ofholding all LED types, capable powering all led types by means of addedresistors if necessary per type, provision for animating circuit featurefor timed behaviour of the led or rotation schemes for multiple or dualcolor leds badge led system.
 12. The video game console pedestal andmulti-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means forproviding a protective display lens of which customizeable andcollectable designs or logos can be cut, etched, or covered, forming atransparent or translucent front to an internally illuminated badge,defining the front of an open interior space for the containment andprotection of various customizeable diplays, being affixed in eitherpermanent or removable variants comprises a forms a transparent ortranslucent front to the badge, defines the front of an open interiorspace for the containment and protection of various customizeablediplays, can be glued in place for any particular determined design orleft removeable for user customization badge jewel element.
 13. Thevideo game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim1, wherein said means for providing a backplane for a pedestal case,containing or receiving electromotive force, producing an elegant singleelement for the holding or providing of all power, networking, and usbfeatures, providing attachment provisions for surface mountingcommunications/data hubs and contacts, providing a forward projectionfor positive interlocking between internal main case structures,providing power forward to an illuminating badge element, providingfastener reliefs for assembly from a single rearward plane, providingusb power functions without load polling, remaining in an always-onstate when powered, deactivating illumination and/or motorizationfeatures by way of an interupt switch, connecting wired game systemcontrollers to a game system by way of usb functionality, recharging ofwireless controller batteries by way of usb functionality comprises ahas attachment provisions for internal hubs and contacts powered rearpart.
 14. The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub inaccordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing power for theinvention by distribution of power from internal or externaltransformers, distributing said power to rear hubs, forward hubs and rodmember power contacts, handling all ethernet functionality, handling usbfunctionality at the backplane, having provisions for affixing to apowered rear part, having always-on funtionality, carrying all backplaneports, switches, and functions comprises a rear network and data hubsassembly, having provision for affixing to Powerd Rear Part.
 15. Thevideo game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim1, wherein said means for handling forward usb data and mediafunctionality and the providing of usb power for rod member illuminationand/motorization features comprises a front data hub assembly, havingprovisions for attachment to forward section of Rear Extrusion.
 16. Thevideo game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim1, wherein said means for connecting and releasing detachable faceplatefrom forward case member comprises an area of material capable ofapplying a compressive outward force without being frangible in use as afaceplate mount.
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A video game console pedestal and multi-media hubfor management and display of system accessories and expansion ofmulti-media capabilities, comprising: a shell of a reasonably sturdymaterial consistant with functioning as a gaming console pedestalforward case member, having an opening at rear for receiving poweredrearplane element and openings in front to receive system components andelements passed through detachable faceplate, for forming a sturdy caseshell by extrusion or stampings or other suitable methods providing aform allowing attachment of all other elements, providing the majorityof the pedestal form, internal repositing of gaming system accessories,and containment and attachment of powered rear part and its electronicelements; a means for attaching to and detaching from forward casemember, of a reasonably sturdy material having proper structuralrigidity while maintaining a manner or mechanism for flexibility atattachment points consistent with a detachable faceplate, havingopenings concomitant to concuring openings and recesses within theForward Case Member, for providing a facade for bridging between theforward case member and the rod and badge elements, allowing for passageof system accessories into their respective storage recesses within theforward case member such as providing a portal to memory card storagerecesses within the forward case member and providing a portal to aremote controller storage recess within the forward case member,allowing access to forward usb ports, and for detaching to allow forcustomized replacements and effects; an electrically conductive andsuppotive structure, forms rearward half of v-cradle feature, providesdual insertion point for locating rod positively into a perpendicularorientation, or a reasonably rigid material consitent with rention ofcurved form while maintaining function as an electrically conductive rodmember, for inserting a conductive curved rod through faceplate elementinto foward case member, connecting to a power contact upon the insideof forward case member at the powered rear part, conducting powerforwards to a badge element, forming of rearward v-cradle feature inrention of game system controllers, holding of conductive attachmentclips and attachement and rention of badge element; a design for thecreation of the forward cradle feature, provides jewel element fordisplay of various designs, has internal LED system, attaches to anddetaches by way of conductive clips, of a reasonaby sturdynon-conductive material consistent with proper function as a badgemember, for attaching to and detaching from rod members by way of aconductive clip, completing the rod members formation of a cradle forholding game system controllers, connecting positive and negativepowered rods by means of conductive clips, directing said power to abadge LED or motor system, internally lighting a customizeable badgejewel element; a forward communications system for expanded data andmedia ulitilty, wherein the power function remains active for wirelesscontroller recharging, the system does not poll before filling loadrequests, and is typical to latest usb specs for connectivity, datautility, and transfer speed consistent with use as forward usb ports,for providing expansion of gaming system media and data functionalitythrough connectors for an onboard universal serial bus feature for mediaand data connectivity and switching purposes, providing additionalattachment points for wired game controllers, providing additionalrecharging points for wireless game controllers; a set of necessaryportals of a size to provide slight interference fit when rod membersare inserted through, keep rod members in a perpedicular plane topedestal orientation, and positively locate and support rod members in amanner consitent with function as rod receiver ports, for allowingpassage of a rod member to interior retaining bosses and power contacts;a means for positively retaining badge members to rod members againstcombined weight of badge members and game controllers while alsofunctioning as an electrical contact in a manner proper to function as abadge attachment clip, for providing an attachment method for theconnection of a badge member to rod member pairs by way of anelectrically conductive clip; a method for controlling and preventinggame controller motion by being permanantly affixed to rear of badgemember, and serving function as a physical holder element whileproviding a non-slip forward feature to the v-cradle design in a mannerconsistent with use for game controller rention by way of a badge vmember, for allowing a badge member to continue aft of its own rearplane in a declining and vertexing wing element for the purposes offorming the forward half of a v-cradle game controller storage feature,providing a non-slip material or upper face material for furtherpositive rention of game controller; a means for further locking the rodmember into its proper assembled position, giving the rod member ahaptic feature whereby the user can feel when a rod member has lockedinto place, and transfers power from the power contact into the rodmember in a manner consistent with use as a rod member contact detent,for providing a rod member with a relieved point of coincidence toraised power contacts on a forward projection of a powered rear member;a capable of holding all LED types, capable powering all led types bymeans of added resistors if necessary per type, provision for animatingcircuit feature for timed behaviour of the led or rotation schemes formultiple or dual color leds badge led system, for badge elementremovability and retention, receiving incoming power, illuminating abadge feature from within, backlighting a jewel element, holding all LEDtypes and sizes, powering all led types by way of added resistors ifnecessary per type, powering non-led illumination types, an animatingcircuit feature for timed behaviour of leds or rotation schemes formultiple or dual color leds, powering motorized physical or lightingeffects; a forms a transparent or translucent front to the badge,defines the front of an open interior space for the containment andprotection of various customizeable diplays, can be glued in place forany particular determined design or left removeable for usercustomization badge jewel element, for providing a protective displaylens of which customizeable and collectable designs or logos can be cut,etched, or covered, forming a transparent or translucent front to aninternally illuminated badge, defining the front of an open interiorspace for the containment and protection of various customizeablediplays, being affixed in either permanent or removable variants; a hasattachment provisions for internal hubs and contacts powered rear part,for providing a backplane for a pedestal case, containing or receivingelectromotive force, producing an elegant single element for the holdingor providing of all power, networking, and usb features, providingattachment provisions for surface mounting communications/data hubs andcontacts, providing a forward projection for positive interlockingbetween internal main case structures, providing power forward to anilluminating badge element, providing fastener reliefs for assembly froma single rearward plane, providing usb power functions without loadpolling, remaining in an always-on state when powered, deactivatingillumination and/or motorization features by way of an interupt switch,connecting wired game system controllers to a game system by way of usbfunctionality, recharging of wireless controller batteries by way of usbfunctionality; a rear network and data hubs assembly, having provisionfor affixing to Powerd Rear Part, for providing power for the inventionby distribution of power from internal or external transformers,distributing said power to rear hubs, forward hubs and rod member powercontacts, handling all ethernet functionality, handling usbfunctionality at the backplane, having provisions for affixing to apowered rear part, having always-on funtionality, carrying all backplaneports, switches, and functions; a front data hub assembly, havingprovisions for attachment to forward section of Rear Extrusion, forhandling forward usb data and media functionality and the providing ofusb power for rod member illumination and/motorization features; and anarea of material capable of applying a compressive outward force withoutbeing frangible in use as a faceplate mount, for connecting andreleasing detachable faceplate from forward case member.
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A videogame console pedestal and multi-media hub for management and display ofsystem accessories and expansion of multi-media capabilities,comprising: a shell of a reasonably sturdy material consistant withfunctioning as a gaming console pedestal forward case member, having anopening at rear for receiving powered rearplane element and openings infront to receive system components and elements passed throughdetachable faceplate, for forming a sturdy case shell by extrusion orstampings or other suitable methods providing a form allowing attachmentof all other elements, providing the majority of the pedestal form,internal repositing of gaming system accessories, and containment andattachment of powered rear part and its electronic elements; a means forattaching to and detaching from forward case member, of a reasonablysturdy material having proper structural rigidity while maintaining amanner or mechanism for flexibility at attachment points consistent witha detachable faceplate, having openings concomitant to concuringopenings and recesses within the Forward Case Member, for providing afacade for bridging between the forward case member and the rod andbadge elements, allowing for passage of system accessories into theirrespective storage recesses within the forward case member such asproviding a portal to memory card storage recesses within the forwardcase member and providing a portal to a remote controller storage recesswithin the forward case member, allowing access to forward usb ports,and for detaching to allow for customized replacements and effects; anelectrically conductive and suppotive structure, forms rearward half ofv-cradle feature, provides dual insertion point for locating rodpositively into a perpendicular orientation, or a reasonably rigidmaterial consitent with rention of curved form while maintainingfunction as an electrically conductive rod member, for inserting aconductive curved rod through faceplate element into foward case member,connecting to a power contact upon the inside of forward case member atthe powered rear part, conducting power forwards to a badge element,forming of rearward v-cradle feature in rention of game systemcontrollers, holding of conductive attachment clips and attachement andrention of badge element; a design for the creation of the forwardcradle feature, provides jewel element for display of various designs,has internal LED system, attaches to and detaches by way of conductiveclips, of a reasonaby sturdy non-conductive material consistent withproper function as a badge member, for attaching to and detaching fromrod members by way of a conductive clip, completing the rod membersformation of a cradle for holding game system controllers, connectingpositive and negative powered rods by means of conductive clips,directing said power to a badge LED or motor system, internally lightinga customizeable badge jewel element; a forward communications system forexpanded data and media ulitilty, wherein the power function remainsactive for wireless controller recharging, the system does not pollbefore filling load requests, and is typical to latest usb specs forconnectivity, data utility, and transfer speed consistent with use asforward usb ports, for providing expansion of gaming system media anddata functionality through connectors for an onboard universal serialbus feature for media and data connectivity and switching purposes,providing additional attachment points for wired game controllers,providing additional recharging points for wireless game controllers; aset of necessary portals of a size to provide slight interference fitwhen rod members are inserted through, keep rod members in aperpedicular plane to pedestal orientation, and positively locate andsupport rod members in a manner consitent with function as rod receiverports, for allowing passage of a rod member to interior retaining bossesand power contacts; a means for positively retaining badge members torod members against combined weight of badge members and gamecontrollers while also functioning as an electrical contact in a mannerproper to function as a badge attachment clip, for providing anattachment method for the connection of a badge member to rod memberpairs by way of an electrically conductive clip; a method forcontrolling and preventing game controller motion by being permanentlyaffixed to rear of badge member, and serving function as a physicalholder element while providing a non-slip forward feature to thev-cradle design in a manner consistent with use for game controllerrention by way of a badge v member, for allowing a badge member tocontinue aft of its own rear plane in a declining and vertexing wingelement for the purposes of forming the forward half of a v-cradle gamecontroller storage feature, providing a non-slip material or upper facematerial for further positive rention of game controller; a means forfurther locking the rod member into its proper assembled position,giving the rod member a haptic feature whereby the user can feel when arod member has locked into place, and transfers power from the powercontact into the rod member in a manner consistent with use as a rodmember contact detent, for providing a rod member with a relieved pointof coincidence to raised power contacts on a forward projection of apowered rear member; a capable of holding all LED types, capablepowering all led types by means of added resistors if necessary pertype, provision for animating circuit feature for timed behaviour of theled or rotation schemes for multiple or dual color leds badge ledsystem, for badge element removability and retention, receiving incomingpower, illuminating a badge feature from within, backlighting a jewelelement, holding all LED types and sizes, powering all led types by wayof added resistors if necessary per type, powering non-led illuminationtypes, an animating circuit feature for timed behaviour of leds orrotation schemes for multiple or dual color leds, powering motorizedphysical or lighting effects; a forms a transparent or translucent frontto the badge, defines the front of an open interior space for thecontainment and protection of various customizeable diplays, can beglued in place for any particular determined design or left removeablefor user customization badge jewel element, for providing a protectivedisplay lens of which customizeable and collectable designs or logos canbe cut, etched, or covered, forming a transparent or translucent frontto an internally illuminated badge, defining the front of an openinterior space for the containment and protection of variouscustomizeable diplays, being affixed in either permanent or removablevariants; a has attachment provisions for internal hubs and contactspowered rear part, for providing a backplane for a pedestal case,containing or receiving electromotive force, producing an elegant singleelement for the holding or providing of all power, networking, and usbfeatures, providing attachment provisions for surface mountingcommunications/data hubs and contacts, providing a forward projectionfor positive interlocking between internal main case structures,providing power forward to an illuminating badge element, providingfastener reliefs for assembly from a single rearward plane, providingusb power functions without load polling, remaining in an always-onstate when powered, deactivating illumination and/or motorizationfeatures by way of an interupt switch, connecting wired game systemcontrollers to a game system by way of usb functionality, recharging ofwireless controller batteries by way of usb functionality; a rearnetwork and data hubs assembly, having provision for affixing to PowerdRear Part, for providing power for the invention by distribution ofpower from internal or external transformers, distributing said power torear hubs, forward hubs and rod member power contacts, handling allethernet functionality, handling usb functionality at the backplane,having provisions for affixing to a powered rear part, having always-onfuntionality, carrying all backplane ports, switches, and functions; afront data hub assembly, having provisions for attachment to forwardsection of Rear Extrusion, for handling forward usb data and mediafunctionality and the providing of usb power for rod member illuminationand/motorization features; and an area of material capable of applying acompressive outward force without being frangible in use as a faceplatemount, for connecting and releasing detachable faceplate from forwardcase member.